Select product variant pop up in odoo 18 point of sale
Introduction
Creating a “Select Product Variant” pop-up in Odoo 18 Point of Sale (POS) allows cashiers or sales staff to choose a specific variant (like size, color, etc.) of a product before adding it to the cart. Here’s how to set it up:
Steps to Create "Select Product Variant" Pop-Up in Odoo 18 POS
1. Enable Variants for Products
- Go to Settings > Sales.
- Enable the Product Variants option under the Products section.
- Save the settings.
2. Create Product with Variants
- Navigate to Inventory > Products > Products.
- Click Create to define a new product.
- Fill in the basic product details:
- Product Name: Enter the name of the product (e.g., “T-Shirt”).
- Product Type: Set to “Storable” or “Consumable” based on your needs.
- Enable Variants:
- Click on the Variants tab.
- Add variant attributes, such as Size (e.g., Small, Medium, Large) or Color (e.g., Red, Blue, Green).
- Save the product.
3. Configure POS Settings for Variants
- Go to Point of Sale > Configuration > Point of Sale.
- Select the POS session you want to configure.
- Enable the Product Configurator option:
- Navigate to the Products section.
- Check Enable Product Configurator to allow the selection of variants at the time of sale.
- Save the settings.
4. Activate Variant Pop-Up in POS
- Ensure the Product Configurator is enabled in your POS settings.
- When a product with variants is selected in POS, the pop-up will automatically appear, prompting the user to choose a variant.
5. Test the Product Variant Pop-Up in POS
- Start a POS session:
- Go to Point of Sale > Start Session.
- Add the product with variants to the cart:
- When you select the product (e.g., “T-Shirt”), the Select Variant pop-up will appear.
- The pop-up will display all available options for the product’s attributes (e.g., Size and Color).
- Choose the desired variant and confirm.
- The selected variant will be added to the cart.
6. Optional: Customize the Pop-Up
- To further customize the variant pop-up:
- Enable Developer Mode in Settings.
- Go to Settings > Technical > User Interface > Views.
- Locate the view related to the POS product configurator.
- Modify the QWeb template to adjust the layout or appearance of the pop-up.
Conclusion:
By enabling product variants and the Product Configurator in Odoo 18 POS, you can create a “Select Product Variant” pop-up that simplifies the process of selecting product attributes during a sale. This feature enhances usability and ensures accurate variant selection in retail environments. For further customization, you can modify the QWeb templates to match your business requirements.
